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The sci-fi horror manga classic returns, with an updated translation and lettering, in a fully-colorized, premium-quality hardcover for the first time! If you've never read the story of Shinichi and the polite and murderous creature infesting his right arm--or even if you already own the series--there's never been a better way to collect it. Presented in eight volumes containing about 300 pages of manga each. Shinichi's fragile peace has shattered. The humans who know of the parasites are starting to make their move, and the parasites themselves are beginning to cooperate and dispose of loose ends. With his human mind and parasite arm, Shinichi is a threat they can no longer ignore. His strange connection with the parasite Reiko Tamura continues to haunt him. Hunted by parasites, with human authorities edging ever closer to discovering him, Shinichi will have to keep his wits about him to survive. For more than 30 years, new generations of readers have been riveted to this unlikely buddy story that unfolds amid a world of monstrosities that never stay hidden for long. Since its first release, in 1988, Parasyte has inspired live-action films, spinoffs, and, in 2015, a global hit anime series. The Full Color Collection presents Hitoshi Iwaaki's original manga in hardcover for the first time, with each page carefully colorized and a revised translation for 2022. There's never been a better time to stay up late and get your hand on Parasyte!

A #1 New York Times bestseller A Wall Street Journal bestseller A USA Today bestseller Translated into 69 languages Over 20 million copies sold A beautiful hardcover gift edition of Eckhart Tolle’s #1 New York Times bestselling classic, with a two-color interior, a paper-over-board cover, and printed edges. New World Library is the authorized publisher of The Power of Now. For more than 25 years, The Power of Now has been awakening readers to the life-changing gifts of the present moment, selling nearly 20 million copies in 69 languages around the world. Eckhart Tolle takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true self and connect to their indestructible essence, Being: “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” In this profound guide, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the ego. He awakens readers to their potential to eliminate their suffering by leaving behind the analytical mind and living fully in the present. These insights and more have garnered millions of passionate devotees, including celebrities, musicians, athletes, and spiritual leaders such as Oprah Winfrey, Kendrick Lamar, Jim Carrey, and more. Now, in this deluxe hardcover edition, readers can experience the transformative power of Tolle’s insights in a format designed to last a lifetime. It’s the perfect gift for those ready to unlock the ultimate expression of their authentic self and awaken to the profound truth of the present moment.

Charles Darwin's seminal formulation of the theory of Evolution, On the Origin of Species continues to be as controversial today as when it was first published. Written for a general readership, On the Origin of Species sold out on the day of its publication and has remained in print ever since. Instantly and persistently controversial, the concept of natural selection transformed scientific analysis about all life on Earth. Before the Origin of Species, accepted thinking held that life was the static and perfect creation of God. By a single, systematic argument Darwin called this view into question. His ideas have affected public perception of everything from religion to economics. William Bynum's introduction discusses Darwin's life, the publication and reception of the themes of On the Origin of Species, and the subsequent development of its major themes. The new edition also includes brief biographies of some of the most important scientific thinkers leading up to and surrounding the Origin of Species, suggested further reading, notes and a chronology. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

This dystopian classic, which has sold over 25 million copies, is 'e xciting, relevant and thought-provoking' (Stephen King). W hen a group of schoolboys are stranded on a desert island, what could go wrong? 'One of my favorite books - I read it every couple of years.' ( Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games) A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they discover fantastic wildlife and dazzling beaches, learning to survive; at night, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, it isn't long before their innocent childhood games devolve into a savage, murderous hunt ... 'Stands out mightily in my memory ... Such a strong statement about the human heart.' (Patricia Cornwell) 'Terrifying and haunting.' (Kingsley Amis) 'Beautifully written, tragic and provocative.' (E. M. Forster) ONE OF THE BBC'S ICONIC 'NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD' What readers are saying: ' Every real human being should read this ... This is what we are.' ' It's brilliant, it's captivating, it's thought provoking and brutal and for some, its truly terrifying.' 'I t can be read and re-read many times, and every time something new will appear .' ' There is a reason why this is studied at school ... Excellent read.' ' This is one of the few books I've read that I keep on my Kindle to read again.' 'I revisit this every few years and it's always fresh and impressive ... One of the best books I've ever read.'

At last! The long-awaited graphic version of the multi-million copy bestselling corrective to American history myths-adapted by the famed National Book Award-winning artist behind John Lewis's March trilogy Named one of the Best Art Books of the Year by Hyperallergic Winner of The Society of Midland Authors "Children's Reading Round Table Award" for Children's Nonfiction Since its first publication in the 1990s, Lies My Teacher Told Me has become one of the most important and successful-and beloved-history books of our time. As the late Howard Zinn said, "Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book." Having sold well over 2 million copies, the book also won an American Book Award and numerous other commendations and prizes and was even heralded on the front page of the New York Times long after its first publication. Now, the brilliant and award-winning artist Nate Powell-the first cartoonist ever to win a National Book Award-has adapted Loewen's classic work into a graphic edition that perfectly captures both Loewen's text and the irreverent spirit of his work. Eye-popping illustrations bring to life the true history chronicled in Lies My Teacher Told Me, and ample text boxes and callouts ensure nothing is lost in translation. The book is perfect for those making their first foray past the shroud of history textbooks, and it will also be beloved by those who had their worldviews changed by the original.

Arthur L. Guptill's classic Rendering in Pen and Ink has long been regarded as the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject of ink drawing. This is a book designed to delight and instruct anyone who draws with pen and ink, from the professional artist to the amateur and hobbyist. It is of particular interest to architects, interior designers, landscape architects, industrial designers, illustrators, and renderers. Contents include a review of materials and tools of rendering; handling the pen and building tones; value studies; kinds of outline and their uses; drawing objects in light and shade; handling groups of objects; basic principles of composition; using photographs, study of the work of well-known artists; on-the-spot sketching; representing trees and other landscape features; drawing architectural details; methods of architectural rendering; examination of outstanding examples of architectural rendering; solving perspective and other rendering problems; handling interiors and their accessories; and finally, special methods of working with pen including its use in combination with other media. The book is profusely illustrated with over 300 drawings that include the work of famous illustrators and renderers of architectural subjects such as Rockwell Kent, Charles Dana Gibson, James Montgomery Flagg, Willy Pogany, Reginald Birch, Harry Clarke, Edward Penfield, Joseph Clement Coll, F.L. Griggs, Samuel V. Chamberlain, Louis C. Rosenberg, John Floyd Yewell, Chester B. Price, Robert Lockwood, Ernest C. Peixotto, Harry C. Wilkinson, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, and Birch Burdette Long. Best of all, Arthur Guptill enriches the text with drawings of his own.

Propelled by the same superb instinct for storytelling that made The Kite Runner a beloved classic, A Thousand Splendid Suns is at once an incredible chronicle of thirty years of Afghan history and a deeply moving story of family, friendship, faith, and the salvation to be found in love. After 103 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and with four million copies ofThe Kite Runner shipped, Khaled Hosseini returns with a beautiful, riveting, and haunting novel that confirms his place as one of the most important literary writers today. Born a generation apart and with very different ideas about love and family, Mariam and Laila are two women brought jarringly together by war, by loss and by fate. As they endure the ever escalating dangers around them-in their home as well as in the streets of Kabul-they come to form a bond that makes them both sisters and mother-daughter to each other, and that will ultimately alter the course not just of their own lives but of the next generation. With heart-wrenching power and suspense, Hosseini shows how a woman's love for her family can move her to shocking and heroic acts of self-sacrifice, and that in the end it is love, or even the memory of love, that is often the key to survival. A stunning accomplishment, A Thousand Splendid Suns is a haunting, heartbreaking, compelling story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love.

Make peace with food. Free yourself from chronic dieting forever. Rediscover the pleasures of eating. The go-to resource--now fully revised and updated--for building a healthy body image and making peace with food, once and for all. When it was first published, Intuitive Eating was revolutionary in its anti-dieting approach. The authors, both prominent health professionals in the field of nutrition and eating disorders, urge readers to embrace the goal of developing body positivity and reconnecting with one's internal wisdom about eating-to unlearn everything they were taught about calorie-counting and other aspects of diet culture and to learn about the harm of weight stigma. Today, their message is more relevant and pressing than ever. With this updated edition of the classic bestseller, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch teach readers how to: ¿ Follow the ten principles of Intuitive Eating to achieve a new and trusting relationship with food ¿ Fight against diet culture and reject diet mentality forever ¿ Find satisfaction in their food choices ¿ Exercise kindness toward their feelings, their bodies, and themselves ¿ Prevent or heal the wounds of an eating disorder ¿ Respect their bodies and make peace with food-at any age, weight, or stage of development ¿ Follow body positive feeds for inspiration and validation . . . and more easy-to-follow suggestions that can lead readers to integrate Intuitive Eating into their everyday lives and feel the freedom that comes with trusting their inner wisdom-for life.

For the first time ever, a special enhanced edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey 'there and back again.' They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon . . . Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937. With a beautiful cover design, a handful of black & white drawings and two maps by the author himself, the book became an instant success and was reprinted shortly afterwards with five color plates. Tolkien's own selection of finished paintings and drawings have become inseparable from his text, adorning editions of The Hobbit for more than 85 years. But the published art has afforded only a glimpse of Tolkien's creative process, and many additional sketches, colored drawings and maps – although exhibited and published elsewhere – have never appeared within the pages of The Hobbit. In this unique enhanced edition of Tolkien's enchanting classic tale, the full panoply of his art is reproduced for the first time, presenting more than 50 illustrations to accompany Bilbo Baggins on his adventure 'there and back again.'

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE * A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 100 BOOK OF THE CENTURY * A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A TIME ALL-TIME 100 NONFICTION BOOK Updated with FOUR NEW MAJOR CHAPTERS illuminating the new developments in cancer detection, prevention, treatment, and understanding in the fifteen years since the book’s first publication, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer. Siddhartha Mukherjee’s The Emperor of All Maladies became an instant classic when it was published in 2010. A magnificent, humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic 20th century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence—The Emperor of All Maladies is one of the most highly acclaimed books of its time. In the years since Mukherjee dazzled readers with The Emperor of All Maladies, much has changed in the universe of cancer—in our understanding of its causes; in our attempts to prevent it; and in the revolutionary new treatments. In four profound and revelatory new chapters—essentially a new book about cancer—he illuminates this disease with both a bird’s eye view of the landscape and an acute focus on the role of the cell. He also looks at imminent new studies—and to the future. Riveting, audacious, and now more urgent than ever in this vast update, The Emperor of All Maladies is a masterpiece.

The second book in Stephen King's Bill Hodges trilogy (Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, End of Watch) "Stephen King's superb stay-up-all-night thriller is a sly tale of literary obsession that recalls the themes of his classic 1987 novel Misery" (The Washington Post)-the #1 New York Times bestseller about the power of storytelling, starring the same trio of unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King introduced in Mr. Mercedes. "Wake up, genius." So announces deranged fan Morris Bellamy to iconic author John Rothstein, who once created the famous character Jimmy Gold and hasn't released anything since. Morris is livid, not just because his favorite writer has stopped publishing, but because Jimmy Gold ended up as a sellout. Morris kills his idol and empties his safe of cash, but the real haul is a collection of notebooks containing John Rothstein's unpublished work...including at least one more Jimmy Gold novel. Morris hides everything away-the money and the manuscripts no one but Gold ever saw-before being locked up for another horrific crime. But upon Morris's release thirty-five years later, he's about to discover that teenager Pete Saubers has already found the stolen treasure-and no one but former police detective Bill Hodges, along with his trusted associates Holly Gibney and Jerome Robinson, stands in the way of his vengeance... Not since Misery has Stephen King played with the notion of a reader and murderous obsession, filled with "nail biting suspense that's the hallmark of [his] best work" (Publishers Weekly).

HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A CLASH OF KINGS is the second volume in the series. 'Nobody does fantasy quite like Martin' Sunday Times A collector's edition worthy of the shelf it sits on, this beautifully crafted hardback features: 4-colour printed clothbound case with 1-colour foil detailing to the front, back and spine 1-colour endpaper for an elegant interior finish Black and white text throughout Head and tail bands for superior binding quality Ribbon bookmark to keep your place in Westeros Individually shrink-wrapped to ensure it arrives in perfect condition Whether you are discovering the Seven Kingdoms for the first time or revisiting a beloved classic, this collector's edition is the definitive way to own one of the greatest fantasy series ever written. Throughout Westeros, the cold winds are rising. From the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding lands of Winterfell, chaos reigns as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms stake their claims through tempest, turmoil and war. As a prophecy of doom cuts across the sky - a comet the colour of blood and flame - five factions struggle for control of a divided land. Brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night. Against a backdrop of incest, fratricide, alchemy and murder, the price of glory is measured in blood.

A harrowing yet uplifting account of Stalin's persecution of the Russian intelligentsia in the 1930s, and of one man - Osip Mandelstam (1891-1938), whose poetry, in spite of the unfolding tragedy of his life, preserved its unique creative gaiety. Nadezhda and Osip Mandelstam married in 1922. Nadezhda's memoir covers their last four years together. She begins in Moscow in May 1934 with the knock on the door at one o'clock in the morning, and her husband's arrest by the secret police for composing a satire of Stalin. She tells of his imprisonment, interrogation and exile to the Urals, where she accompanied him, and where he wrote his last great poems; his release and return to Moscow, only to be entrapped, rearrested and sentenced to hard labour in Siberia; of her own efforts to secure his release and to save his manuscripts (and to memorize all his poems in case she could not); of her discovery of the truth about his death in a transit camp near Vladivostock. For all its grim subject matter, it is a story of courage in adversity, and even humour finds a place. Nadezhda means 'hope' in Russian, and Hope against Hope is one of the greatest testaments to the value of literature and imaginative freedom ever written. It is also a love story that relates the daily struggle to keep both love and art alive in the most desperate circumstances. After years of circulating secretly in the Soviet Union it was published in the West in 1970, and has since achieved the status of a classic.

Bloomsbury presents Cast Away by Francesca De Tores, read by Thoren FergusonHow big must a man's folly be, that it can cost him the whole of his life? As big as a ship; as big as an island.1704: Scottish sailor Alexander Selkirk has been abandoned by his own shipmates on a remote, uninhabited island. With little hope of rescue, and wild goats and cats as his only companions, he is forced to confront not only the urgent challenges of survival, but also the troubled, unsavoury past that has brought him here. What kind of man is deliberately stranded by his crew, to face near-certain death?On the island, he must use his grit, tenacity and ingenuity to survive. As his isolation deepens, Selkirk's experience takes an extraordinary and often blackly comic turn, for the island's consolations prove as unexpected as its trials. The longer he is stranded, the more Selkirk wonders if he will ever escape the island, and in what ways he will be changed if he does.A tale of adventure and endurance, isolation and friendship, despair and hope, this gripping, singular novel asks who we are – and who we become – when everything else is stripped away.In Cast Away, award-winning author Francesca de Tores boldly reimagines the real-life story of Alexander Selkirk, the inspiration for the classic novel Robinson Crusoe. The world knows Crusoe's story – yet what unfolds on Selkirk's island is stranger by far . . .

WINNER: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER READER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016 WINNER: BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARD FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY OR BIOGRAPHY 2016 Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and kindly island that had become his adopted country. The hilarious book that resulted, Notes from a Small Island, was taken to the nation's heart and became the bestselling travel book ever, and was also voted in a BBC poll the book that best represents Britain.Now, to mark the twentieth anniversary of that modern classic, Bryson makes a brand-new journey round Britain to see what has changed. Following (but not too closely) a route he dubs the Bryson Line, from Bognor Regis to Cape Wrath, by way of places that many people never get to at all, Bryson sets out to rediscover the wondrously beautiful, magnificently eccentric, endearingly unique country that he thought he knew but doesn't altogether recognize any more. Yet, despite Britain's occasional failings and more or less eternal bewilderments, Bill Bryson is still pleased to call our rainy island home. And not just because of the cream teas, a noble history, and an extra day off at Christmas. Once again, with his matchless homing instinct for the funniest and quirkiest, his unerring eye for the idiotic, the endearing, the ridiculous and the scandalous, Bryson gives us an acute and perceptive insight into all that is best and worst about Britain today.

ONE MAN'S HILARIOUS, UNMISSABLE JOURNEY AROUND IRELAND - OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE. ' The best book I've ever read. The journey was hilarious, emotional and personal . . . and the struggle to identify oneself being of Irish descent and born in England was well explored.' - READER REVIEW _____ ' A classic of its type. Pete's ability to describe Ireland a few decades back is laugh out loud stuff and easily up there with Bill Bryson any day.' - READER REVIEW _____ 'This book is outstanding - its warmth, humour and obvious affection for the Irish and Pete's Irish roots come across in spades. Its a book that sets you giggling , while everyone in your train carriage thinks you're a nutter!' - READER REVIEW _____ Rule Number 8: Never pass a bar that has your name on it . . . Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways. Obeying the rule 'never pass a pub with your name on it', he encounters McCarthy's bars up and down the land, meets English hippies, German musicians, married priests and many others - and paints a funny and affectionate portrait of modern Ireland along the way.

**WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD** ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE URSULA K. LE GUIN PRIZE** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL** 'An instant classic' Guardian 'An outstanding novel . . . one of the debuts of the year' Locus 'Deserves a space on shelves alongside genre titans like Ursula K. Le Guin and Octavia Butler' Publishers Weekly A thrillingly told space opera about the wreckage of war, the family you find, and the path you must forge when every choice is stripped from you. Some Desperate Glory is the highly anticipated debut novel from Astounding Award and World Fantasy Award-Winner, Emily Tesh. All her life, Kyr has trained for the day she can avenge the destruction of planet Earth. Raised on Gaea Station alongside the last scraps of humanity, she is one of the best warriors of her generation, the sword of a dead planet. Then Command assigns her brother to certain death and relegates her to the nursery to bear sons, and she knows she must take humanity's revenge into her own hands. Alongside her brother's brilliant but seditious friend and a lonely, captive alien, Kyr must escape from everything she's ever known. If she succeeds, she will find a universe far more complicated than she was taught and far more wondrous than she could ever have imagined 'Masterful, audacious storytelling' Tamsyn Muir, New York Times-bestselling author of Gideon the Ninth 'A profoundly humane and brilliantly constructed space opera that will have you cheering, swearing, laughing, and ugly-crying. It's perfect' Alix E. Harrow, New York Times-bestselling author of The Once and Future Witches 'This book is astoundingly good. An explosive and extraordinary story that I couldn't stop reading and will never forget' Everina Maxwell, author of Winter's Orbit 'This book has earned a permanent place on my favorites shelf' V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Five star reader reviews: 'Worth every page, every tear, every late night staying up to finish it. I hope you love this book as much as I do' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'For the life of me I could. not. put. it. down' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'As brilliantly plotted as Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice, with characters as vivid as Martha Wells' Murderbot' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am legitimately not exaggerating when I say this may be my favourite book I've read in the last ten years' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'HOLY MOTHER OF GOD I WAS NOT AT ALL PREPARED AND I AM ETERNALLY OBSESSED' ¿¿¿¿¿

Journey through time and space with Bill Bryson in the best-selling popular science book of the 21 st century, exploring the history of the Earth, the universe, and everything in between. NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED. 'Possibly the best scientific primer ever published.' The Economist 'Truly impressive...It's hard to imagine a better rough guide to science. ' Guardian Bill Bryson describes himself as a reluctant traveller, but even when he stays at home, he can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 is the result of his quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from being nothing at all to what we are today. Now fully updated it explains among much else: why Pluto is no longer a planet how the number of moons in the solar system has more than doubled in 20 years how scientists used advances in genetics to discover previously unknown species of early humans why we still don't know what most of the universe is made of how the little Higgs boson transformed physics This journey through time and space will inform a new generation of readers , young and old, as well as those who read this book on first publication with a new perspective based on what we know now. Written in his inimitable style, Bryson makes complex subjects fascinating and accessible to everyone with an interest in the world around them. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 reveals the world in a whole new way. Praise for A Short History of Nearly Everything: 'I doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of modern science has been written .' Sunday Telegraph 'Bill Bryson has an unmatched gift for explaining the most difficult subjects in the clearest possible way.' Mail on Sunday 'A travelogue of science, with a witty, engaging, and well-informed guide' The Times 'Hugely readable and never obfuscating .' Sunday Times ' A genuinely useful and readable book ... A thoroughly enjoyable , as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it will ever look at the world around them in the same way again' Daily Express 'The very book I have been looking for most of my life ... Bryson wears his knowledge with aplomb and a lot of very good jokes.' Daily Mail 'Destined to become a modern classic of science writing' The New York Times

**WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD** ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE URSULA K. LE GUIN PRIZE** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL** 'An instant classic' Guardian 'An outstanding novel . . . one of the debuts of the year' Locus 'Deserves a space on shelves alongside genre titans like Ursula K. Le Guin and Octavia Butler' Publishers Weekly A thrillingly told space opera about the wreckage of war, the family you find, and the path you must forge when every choice is stripped from you. Some Desperate Glory is the highly anticipated debut novel from Astounding Award and World Fantasy Award-Winner, Emily Tesh. All her life, Kyr has trained for the day she can avenge the destruction of planet Earth. Raised on Gaea Station alongside the last scraps of humanity, she is one of the best warriors of her generation, the sword of a dead planet. Then Command assigns her brother to certain death and relegates her to the nursery to bear sons, and she knows she must take humanity's revenge into her own hands. Alongside her brother's brilliant but seditious friend and a lonely, captive alien, Kyr must escape from everything she's ever known. If she succeeds, she will find a universe far more complicated than she was taught and far more wondrous than she could ever have imagined 'Masterful, audacious storytelling' Tamsyn Muir, New York Times-bestselling author of Gideon the Ninth 'A profoundly humane and brilliantly constructed space opera that will have you cheering, swearing, laughing, and ugly-crying. It's perfect' Alix E. Harrow, New York Times-bestselling author of The Once and Future Witches 'This book is astoundingly good. An explosive and extraordinary story that I couldn't stop reading and will never forget' Everina Maxwell, author of Winter's Orbit 'This book has earned a permanent place on my favorites shelf' V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Five star reader reviews: 'Worth every page, every tear, every late night staying up to finish it. I hope you love this book as much as I do' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'For the life of me I could. not. put. it. down' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'As brilliantly plotted as Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice, with characters as vivid as Martha Wells' Murderbot' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am legitimately not exaggerating when I say this may be my favourite book I've read in the last ten years' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'HOLY MOTHER OF GOD I WAS NOT AT ALL PREPARED AND I AM ETERNALLY OBSESSED' ¿¿¿¿¿

In this fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling popular science book of the 21st century, Bill Bryson makes complex subjects clear and compelling for everyone with an interest in the world around them. NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED. 'Possibly the best scientific primer ever published.' Economist 'Truly impressive...It's hard to imagine a better rough guide to science. ' Guardian Bill Bryson can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 is the result of his quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from being nothing at all to what we are today. Now fully updated to reflect the many scientific discoveries in the last twenty years since this book was first published, it explains among much else: why Pluto is no longer a planet how the number of moons in the solar system has more than doubled in 20 years how scientists used advances in genetics to discover previously unknown species of early humans why we still don't know what most of the universe is made of how the little Higgs boson transformed physics This journey through time and space will inform a new generation of readers , young and old, as well as those who read this book on first publication with a new perspective based on what we know now. Written in his inimitable style, Bryson makes complex subjects fascinating and accessible to everyone with an interest in the world around them. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 reveals the world in a whole new way. Praise for A Short History of Nearly Everything: 'I doubt that a better book for the layman about the findings of modern science has been written .' Sunday Telegraph 'Bill Bryson has an unmatched gift for explaining the most difficult subjects in the clearest possible way.' Mail on Sunday 'A travelogue of science, with a witty, engaging, and well-informed guide' The Times 'Hugely readable and never obfuscating .' Sunday Times ' A genuinely useful and readable book ... A thoroughly enjoyable , as well as educational, experience. Nobody who reads it will ever look at the world around them in the same way again' Daily Express 'The very book I have been looking for most of my life ... Bryson wears his knowledge with aplomb and a lot of very good jokes.' Daily Mail 'Destined to become a modern classic of science writing' The New York Times

The amphibious cult classic: a magical tale of a suburban housewife's affair with a frogman called Larry ...'Still outpaces, out-weirds, and out-romances anything today.' Marlon James''Genius ... A broadcast from a stranger and more dazzling dimension.' Patricia Lockwood'So curiously right, so romantically obverse, that it creates its own terrible, brilliant reality.' Sarah Hall'A feminist masterpiece: tender, erotic, singular.' Carmen Maria Machado'A devastating fable of mythic proportions ... Wondrously peculiar.' Irenosen Okojie (foreword)Dorothy is a grieving housewife in the Californian suburbs, mourning the death of her young son and a recent miscarriage. Her husband is unfaithful, but they are too unhappy to get a divorce. One day, she is doing chores when she hears strange voices on the radio announcing that a green-skinned sea monster has escaped from the Institute for Oceanographic Research - but little does she expect him to arrive in her kitchen. Muscular, vegetarian, sexually magnetic and excellent at housework, Larry the frogman is a revelation - and their passionate affair takes them on a journey beyond their wildest dreams . . . Rachel Ingalls's Mrs Calibanis a bittersweet fable, a subversive fairy tale - as magical today as it was four decades ago'A miracle . A perfect novel.' New Yorker'Every one of its 125 pages is perfect ... Clear a Saturday, please, and read it in a single sitting.' Harper'sWhat Readers Are Saying:'Maybe the most gorgeous, lyrical book ever written'*****'A fantastic wee novel, strange and brilliant, and absolutely the inspiration for The Shape of Water.'*****'Wonderful, sharp minimal prose offers big truths. Superb - brilliant, in fact.'*****'Absolutely incredible. It's weird, funny, and heartbreaking, like a Richard Yates novel except with lizardman sex.'*****'One of the best tongue-in-cheek social satires that I've ever read. It delves into gender politics. It takes a long, hard look at mental health. It addresses female sexual freedom and agency. It asks the reader to examine what it means to be human ... Genius.'*****'Really brilliant: a deconstruction of suburbia by way of monster movies that examines sad realities with hilarious verve ... Sometimes you need a sexy frog person to break you out of the ties that bind. '*****'Hooked me so deeply I picked it up and finished it the same night ... Beautiful, with some air of tragedy that left me surprised and craving more ... Will stay with me.'*****'What the hell just happened?'*****

A love story about the almost crossovers of our lives... 1972. On a quiet summer night in Newcastle, Australia, two teenage girls must each make a choice: to act upon their desires or suppress them? To live an openly queer life or to try desperately not to? Over the following three decades, these girls grow into women and live out their decisions, always almost crossing paths at pivotal moments. In an era that spans Australia's first Mardi Gras and the AIDS pandemic, there is joy and grief and loss and desire for each of them - but will their lives ever collide? A Language of Limbs is about love and how it's policed, friendship and how it transcends, and hilarity in the face of heartbreak. A celebration of queer life in all its vibrancy and colour, this story finds the humanity in all of us and demands we claim our futures for ourselves. Perfect for readers who loved Chloe Michelle Howarth's Sunburn, Carol Rifka Brunt's Tell the Wolves I'm Home and Joseph Cassara's The House of Impossible Beauties, as well as fans of Pose, Call Me By Your Name and Angels in America. 'Immersive and vividly descriptive... instances of queer joy in the novel, and moments of hardship are written with such grace. I will be thinking about this book for a long time' - Chloe Michelle Howarth, author of Sunburn 'A life-affirming, deeply-felt novel of the decisions we make and the lives that unspool from them. To read A Language of Limbs is to be reminded of the power of queer joy and community. I loved it' - Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rights 'Dylin Hardcastle's novel carried me away like a tidal current. Expansive across time, yet intimate in its focus, A Language of Limbs is that rare book that's equally poetic and propulsive - with twin protagonists who are impossible to shake. Nothing short of an instant queer classic' - Benjamin Law, author of The Family Law 'Poetic, fresh and mesmerising, Hardcastle's work is like nothing I have ever read. A Language of Limbs is full of feeling; a love story about the family we make ourselves. Upon finishing this book I was overwhelmed by a sense of, more. I am desperate for more stories like this' - Jessie Stephens, author of Something Bad is Going to Happen This novel contains depictions of family violence, overt transphobia, homophobia, racism and physical violence. This novel portrays the AIDS pandemic. This novel also depicts a stillbirth.

What happens when scientific ambition goes too far? Victor Frankenstein dreams of unlocking the greatest mystery of all-creating life itself. After years of secret study and relentless experimentation, he succeeds. But the moment his creation opens its eyes, Victor is overcome with horror and abandons the being he brought into the world. Alone, misunderstood, and rejected by everyone it meets, the Creature longs for friendship, kindness, and acceptance. As loneliness turns into anger and despair, both creator and creation become trapped in a tragic struggle that changes their lives forever. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is one of the most influential novels ever written. More than a classic Gothic story, it is a powerful exploration of ambition, responsibility, loneliness, compassion, and the consequences of our choices. This A2 adaptation allows English learners to experience the complete story in clear, accessible language while preserving the emotional depth and unforgettable atmosphere of the original novel. Instead of struggling with complex nineteenth-century English, you can enjoy a simplified version designed specifically for A2 learners. The language has been carefully adapted to help you read confidently while naturally expanding your vocabulary and improving your understanding of English. Learning a language becomes far more enjoyable when the story keeps you engaged. Every chapter introduces useful vocabulary in meaningful contexts, allowing you to remember new words more effectively than through isolated word lists or grammar exercises alone. Whether you are studying independently, preparing for exams, or searching for an enjoyable graded reader, this edition provides an effective and motivating way to strengthen your English skills. Inside this book, you will find: - A carefully adapted version for A2 English learners. - Clear and natural English while remaining faithful to the original story. - A practical glossary explaining useful vocabulary. - Reading exercises that reinforce comprehension. - Activities designed to strengthen vocabulary retention. - Short, well-organized chapters ideal for regular practice. - An engaging reading experience for teenagers and adults. This edition is perfect for readers who enjoy classic literature, Gothic fiction, mystery, suspense, and thought-provoking stories. As you follow Victor Frankenstein and the Creature through their unforgettable journey, you will improve your reading fluency while exploring one of literature's greatest masterpieces. Unlike traditional language textbooks, this book helps you learn English naturally through an emotionally powerful story. Every page offers opportunities to recognize vocabulary, understand sentence patterns, and build confidence in reading authentic-style English. Ideal for: - A2 English learners. - ESL and EFL students. - Independent learners. - Teachers looking for supplementary reading material. - Readers interested in classic fiction. - Students expanding vocabulary through extensive reading. - Anyone who enjoys meaningful stories with lasting themes. The included glossary and exercises transform reading into active learning. Instead of simply finishing the novel, you will review important vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, and retain more of what you have learned. For more than two centuries, Frankenstein has fascinated readers with its unforgettable characters and timeless questions about science, humanity, morality, and personal responsibility. Its emotional depth and powerful storytelling continue to make it one of the world's greatest literary classics. If you are looking for a compelling classic that helps you improve your English while enjoying an unforgettable story, this learner-friendly adaptation of Frankenstein is the perfect add

How far beneath the Earth's surface could an extraordinary adventure lead? When the brilliant but eccentric Professor Otto Lidenbrock discovers a mysterious coded message hidden inside an ancient manuscript, he becomes convinced that it reveals the path to an impossible destination-the very center of the Earth. Accompanied by his cautious nephew Axel and their fearless guide Hans, he sets out on a journey unlike any other. Deep below the surface, they discover vast underground caverns, mysterious oceans, prehistoric creatures, volcanic landscapes, and incredible natural wonders that challenge everything they thought they knew about the world. But every step deeper into the Earth brings new dangers, unexpected discoveries, and difficult decisions. Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne is one of the greatest adventure novels ever written and a landmark of early science fiction. Combining exploration, mystery, imagination, and scientific curiosity, this timeless classic continues to inspire readers around the world. This A2 adaptation allows English learners to experience Verne's unforgettable adventure in clear, accessible English while preserving the excitement and spirit of the original novel. Instead of struggling with difficult nineteenth-century language, you can enjoy a carefully simplified version created specifically for A2 learners. The text uses natural English that helps you improve your reading skills while following an exciting story filled with action and discovery. Learning English through a fascinating adventure makes studying more enjoyable and effective. As you travel with the characters through hidden tunnels and underground worlds, you will naturally encounter useful vocabulary in meaningful contexts, helping you remember new words more easily. Whether you are studying independently, preparing for English exams, or simply searching for an enjoyable graded reader, this edition offers a motivating way to strengthen your language skills. Inside this book, you will find: - A carefully adapted version for A2 English learners. - Clear, natural English while remaining faithful to the original story. - A practical glossary explaining useful vocabulary. - Reading exercises that reinforce comprehension. - Activities designed to strengthen vocabulary retention. - Well-structured chapters perfect for regular reading practice. - An enjoyable learning experience for teenagers and adults. This edition is ideal for readers who enjoy adventure, exploration, science fiction, geology, and classic literature. Unlike traditional textbooks, this book teaches English through context. You will expand your vocabulary, recognize sentence patterns, and increase your reading confidence while enjoying one of the world's greatest literary adventures. Ideal for: - A2 English learners. - ESL and EFL students. - Independent learners. - Readers who enjoy classic adventure stories. - Anyone fascinated by exploration, science, and timeless classics. The included glossary and exercises transform reading into active learning. Instead of simply finishing the story, you will review key vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, and reinforce everything you have learned. For generations, Journey to the Center of the Earth has captivated readers with its imagination, suspense, unforgettable characters, and sense of wonder. It celebrates curiosity, perseverance, courage, and the excitement of exploring the unknown-qualities that continue to inspire readers of every age. If you are looking for an exciting classic that makes learning English enjoyable, engaging, and rewarding, this learner-friendly adaptation is the perfect addition to your English library. Expand your vocabulary, improve your reading confidence, and embark on one of literature's greatest adventures

Ever wondered what Khloe Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston would look like drawn together as one person? Have you pictured Elle Woods and Lionel Richie’s wedding? And just how many people can you draw in a minute? Find out in Even More Drawsome People from Ridley’s Games! In this hilarious drawing game, you’ll attempt to recreate some of the world’s most famous faces. You can use stick figures, symbols, scenes, and props, so there’s really no drawing talent required. Plus, with a huge range of people and characters to choose from, anyone can join in! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic, Drawsome People, offers a faster, more portable game, and there’s no need for a die, so it’s perfect for on-the-go fun. And the character cards can be used as an expansion pack for the original game, too! Made to be played with friends and family, it’s suitable for ages 11+, 3–10 players, and has an average 15-minute gameplay. How to Play: Get the most points by creating side-splitting scribbles and guessing your way to victory! Everyone takes a Drawsome card with four people or characters named on it, then one player reveals a Challenge card to determine what you will all be doodling in this round. It could be one character, two characters, a wedding, a mash-up, or a sprint! You have one minute to complete the challenge, then hold up your drawing for everyone else to see. Not an artist? Don’t worry! You can use stick figures, symbols, scenes, props, basically anything but words to represent the person you’re drawing. And anyway, no one can create gallery-worthy artwork in one minute. If someone correctly interprets your masterpiece, you both get a point! If no one guesses, don’t worry—you have two more rounds to score. The player or team with the most points at the end of three rounds wins! Who It’s For: Made to be played with friends and family who don’t take themselves too seriously! What's Inside: 70 Drawsome cards, 6 Challenge cards, drawing and scoring pad, 4 HB wooden pencils, and English instructions. SIDE-SPLITTING SCRIBBLES – What would a Khloe Kardashian Jennifer Aniston mash-up look like? Ever pictured Elle Woods and Lionel Richie’s wedding? And how many people can you draw in one minute? Find out in Even More Drawsome People from Ridley’s Games! FUN ON THE RUN – This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic, Drawsome People, offers a faster, portable game with no need for a die—ideal for on-the-go fun. And the character cards can be used as an expansion pack for the original game, too! NOT AN ARTIST? DON’T WORRY! – You can use stick figures, symbols, scenes, and props, so there’s really no drawing talent required. Plus, with a huge range of famous faces to choose from, anyone can join in! WHAT’S INSIDE? – 70 Drawsome cards, 6 Challenge cards, drawing and scoring pad, 4 HB wooden pencils, and English instructions. This hilarious drawing game is made to be played with friends and family who don’t take themselves too seriously! RIDLEY’S – Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality—that’s our passion! We’re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws.

Set ambitious goals--and achieve them. If you read nothing else on high performance, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and achieve extraordinary results. This book will inspire you to: Activate your leadership mindset Cultivate habits to crush your goals Manage your energy and attention Get the feedback you need to continue to grow Share your expertise to help others learn Use strategic thinking to clarify what truly matters This collection of articles includes "The Focused Leader," by Daniel Goleman; "Nine Things Successful People Do Differently," by Heidi Grant; "The Right Way to Form New Habits," an interview with James Clear by Alison Beard; "Use a 10-Minute Diary to Stay on Track," by Teresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer; "How to Play to Your Strengths," by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen M. Spreitzer, Jane E. Dutton, Robert E. Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza; "Get the Actionable Feedback You Need to Get Promoted," by Sabina Nawaz; "Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; "The Art of Asking Smarter Questions," by Arnaud Chevallier, Frédéric Dalsace, and Jean-Louis Barsoux; "A Smarter Way to Network," by Rob Cross and Robert J. Thomas; "Beat Generosity Burnout," by Adam Grant and Reb Rebele; "The Talent Curse," by Jennifer Petriglieri and Gianpiero Petriglieri; "Sleep Well, Lead Better," by Christopher M. Barnes; "Leading in the Flow of Work," by Hitendra Wadhwa; "When Your High Standards Derail Your Success," by Anne Sugar and Karen Walker; and "Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want," by Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, and Allison Bailey. HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others. This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.

Overcome the unique challenges that women face at work. If you read nothing else on women and leadership, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand the barriers holding women back, ensure their voices are heard, and create a path forward for aspiring female leaders. This book will inspire you to: Challenge stereotypes about women's leadership and vision Root out bias in organizational processes, from hiring to promotion Practice inclusive leadership, especially in male-dominated industries Embed sponsorship into leadership development Invest in on-the-job learning opportunities Work collaboratively to drive change This collection of articles includes "How to Close the Gender Gap," by Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg; "Make Yourself Heard," an interview with Deborah Tannen by Amy Bernstein, Sarah Green Carmichael, and Nicole Torres; "Women and the Vision Thing," by Herminia Ibarra and Otilia Obodaru; "Stop Telling Women They Have Impostor Syndrome," by Ruchika T. Malhotra and Jodi-Ann Burey; "Dig, Bridge, Collectively Act," by Tina Opie and Beth A. Livingston; "The Memo Every Woman Keeps in Her Desk," by Kathleen Reardon; "How Women Can Get Comfortable Playing Politics at Work," by Lisa Zigarmi, Julie Diamond, and Lesli Mones; "What's Really Holding Women Back?," by Robin J. Ely and Irene Padavic; "The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers," by Harvard Business Review; "How to Do Sponsorship Right," by Herminia Ibarra; "Achieve DEI Goals Without DEI Programs," by Frank Dobbin and Alexandra Kalev; "Does the Tech Industry Need a Reboot?," an interview with Telle Whitney by Alison Beard; "Are You Taking on Too Many Non-Promotable Tasks?," by Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund, and Laurie Weingart; and "How Women Can Win in the Workplace," by Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez. HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others. This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.

The classic guide to love, sex, and intimacy beyond the limits of conventional monogamy has been fully updated to reflect today's modern attitudes and the latest information on nontraditional relationships. "One of the most useful relationship books you could ever read, no matter what your lifestyle choices. It's chock-full of great information about communication, jealousy, asking for what you want, and maintaining a relationship with integrity."-Annie Sprinkle, PhD, sexologist and author of Dr. Sprinkle's Spectacular Sex For 20 years The Ethical Slut-widely known as the "Poly Bible"-has dispelled myths and showed curious readers how to maintain a successful polyamorous lifestyle through open communication, emotional honesty, and safer sex practices. The third edition of this timeless guide to the ethics of relationships, communication, and sex has been revised to include: Interviews with poly millennials (young people who have grown up without the prejudices their elders encountered regarding gender, orientation, sexuality, and relationships) Tributes to polyamory pioneers Tools for conflict resolution and instructions on how to improve interpersonal dynamics New sidebars on topics such as asexuality, sex workers, LGBTQ terminology, and ways polys can connect and thrive The authors also include new content addressing nontraditional relationships beyond the polyamorous paradigm of "more than two": couples who don't live together, couples who don't have sex with each other, nonparallel arrangements, couples with widely divergent sex styles, power disparities, and cross-orientation relationships, while utilizing nonbinary gender language and new terms that have come into common usage since the last edition.

The Last Four Things is the second in Paul Hoffman's remarkable series. Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell These are the Last Four Things Now there are Five Meet Thomas Cale Returning to the Sanctuary of the Redeemers, Thomas Cale is told by the Lord Militant that the destruction of mankind is necessary; the only way to undo God's greatest mistake. Cale seemingly accepts his role in the ending of the world: fate has painted him as the Left Hand of God, the Angel of Death. Absolute power is within his grasp, the terrifying zeal and military might of the Redeemers a weapon for him to handle as simply as he once used a knife. But perhaps not even the grim power that the Redeemers hold over Cale is enough - the boy who turns from love to poisonous hatred in a heartbeat, the boy who switches between kindness and sheer violence in the blink of an eye. The annihilation that the Redeemers seek may well be in Cale's hands - but his soul is far stranger than they could ever know. The Last Four Things follows on from The Left Hand of God. It is the second instalment in a gripping trilogy by Paul Hoffman. Imagine if Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials met Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose. Fans of epic heroic fiction will love this series. Praise for Paul Hoffman: 'This book gripped me from the first chapter and then dropped me days later, dazed and grinning to myself' Conn Iggulden 'Tremendous momentum' Daily Telegraph 'A cult classic . . .' Daily Express

This page-turner with a difference by multimillion copy bestselling author Paul Sussman is a must-read for anyone looking for something original. 'More than lives up to its promise... it's the first novel Sussman ever wrote, yet the things that made him such a distinctive writer - his boundless imagination, his love of the bizarre, his ability to keep a complex plot bowling along - are already firmly in place. The book is as darkly funny as it is original' - MAIL ON SUNDAY 'A must-read. This deserves to be a classic.' -- ***** Reader review 'Fantastic. An absolute joy throughout.' -- ***** Reader review 'If you like Jona Jonasson books then you will get a real kick out of this one!' -- ***** Reader review ***************************************************** 'My name is Raphael Ignatius Phoenix and I am a hundred years old - or will be in ten days' time, in the early hours of January 1st, 2000, when I kill myself...' Raphael Ignatius Phoenix has had enough. Born at the beginning of the 20th century , he is determined to take his own life as the old millennium ends and the new one begins. But before he ends it all, he wants to get his affairs in order and put the record straight . Beginning with a fateful first adventure with Emily , the childhood friend who would become his constant companion, Raphael here remembers the multitude of experiences, the myriad encounters and, of course, the ten murders he committed along the way... And so begins one man's wholly unorthodox account of the twentieth century - or certainly his own riotous, often outrageous, somewhat unreliable and undoubtedly singular interpretation of it...